Mali: Gitex's choice of Belgrade as host for 2027 confirms significance of EXPO

BELGRADE/DUBAI - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday Gitex Global's choice of Belgrade as the host city of its first-ever fair in southeast Europe, Gitex AI Serbia, in May 2027 - during EXPO 2027 Belgrade - confirmed Serbia's...

Rethinking polygamy – new research upends conventional thinking about the advantages of monogamous marriage

In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers who have long declared polygamy a “harmful...

Vivo Y500 Pro spotted on Geekbench, launch date, key specs officially confirmed

While teasing the arrival of the Vivo X300 series for China last month, Vivo confirmed that the home market will also be receiving a powerful Y-series phone called the Vivo Y500 Pro in November. It also confirmed that the device will be equipped...

First Dimensity 9500e and 8500-powered phones are arriving early next year

The flagship phone battle in China is almost settled for this year. What comes next is a wave of sub-flagship models to be powered by the up-and-coming chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Qualcomm is set to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 later this...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in reponse to Trump

Mali has imposed a $10,000 bond on United States travellers for business and tourist visas in response to a similar requirement that President Donald Trump’s administration imposed on Malian travellers. Mali’s foreign ministry said on Sunday the...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors

News / National by Staff reporter 13 mins ago | 26 Views Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement the Trump administration has imposed on its...

WTM London puts spotlight on sustainability, investments

Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for...

Why President Tinubu Must Take Ted Cruz, Rep. Riley Moore, And President Do

The Warning Nigeria Did Not Expect When outspoken American leaders like Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Riley Moore, and President Donald Trump raise their voices about Nigeria’s religious and political violence, it is no longer background...

Mali vs Madagascar Prediction and Betting Tips | October 12th 2025

Mali will invite Madagascar to the Stade du 26 Mars in their final group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday. The hosts have been eliminated from the qualifiers, while Barea can still secure a direct qualification, though...

ECOWAS Rejects Genocide Allegations in West African Violence, Calls for Unified Global Support Against Terrorism

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a prominent regional organization comprising 15 member nations dedicated to promoting economic integration, political stability, and security across West Africa, has issued a strong and...

Mali in crisis: When the junta has no one left to blame but itself

Since early September, members of the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) terrorist organization have been attacking and kidnapping truck drivers transporting fuel to the Malian capital of Bamako. The effects of this blockade appear to be...

Mali secures first U.S. mining investment, restarting historic gold mine after Australia's exit

The United States-based Flagship Gold Corp. has entered into a strategic partnership with Mali’s state-owned Mineral Resources Research and Exploitation Company (SOREM) to restart production at the Morila gold mine, marking the first American...

Liberia Deepens Global Environmental Commitment at COP-6 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in Geneva

In his interventions, Mr. Jallah emphasized that Liberia’s active involvement in COP-6 signals the government’s determination to strengthen environmental governance and uphold global standards for pollution control. Geneva, Switzerland – Liberia...

Mali’s capital threatened by tightening Islamist blockade as fuel prices soar

Open this photo in gallery:People line up with their motorcycles at a gas station amid a fuel shortage in Bamako, Mali, on Tuesday.The Associated Press Heavily armed soldiers have escorted a fuel convoy into Mali’s capital, Bamako, in the first...

vivo Y19s 5G launched in India with Dimensity 6300 chip, IP64 rating, and 6000mAh battery

vivo has launched the new Y19s 5G in India, an affordable smartphone focused on durability and performance. It boasts military-grade shock resistance, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and a large 6000mAh battery.  vivo has expanded its...

Top-end shakeup as tech firm displaces perennial SA Business Index leader

Having progressively risen up the ranks of the South Australian Business Index over the years, Codan has finally dethroned an oil and gas giant that has consistently held a top four position since 2018. The ASX-listed metal detector and...

Don warns against return to military rule, urges ECOWAS reforms

Political scientist and activist, Professor Ibrahim Jibrin, on Tuesday noted that military rule is not a viable alternative to democracy in Nigeria and West Africa at large. Jibrin who spoke at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the...

Paris Agreement working but too slowly to prevent dangerous global heat, scientists warn

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

The Fight Against Terror in the Sahel: From Despair to Agric...

Across the borders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, one of Africa’s gravest threats is unfolding the expansion of extremist activity throughout the Sahel. Groups such as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) have become de facto rulers of...